Top 7 Best Lebanese Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Lebanese food is built for sharing: tables of mezze, from hummus and muhammara to tabbouleh and labneh, followed by charcoal grills and warm bread. It is also one of the most vegetarian-friendly cuisines anywhere.

Vancouver has a strong Lebanese scene, and this guide covers seven favourites, from an award-winning Syrian-Lebanese dining room to long-running neighbourhood spots.

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How We Chose These Lebanese Restaurants

We looked at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards and local food coverage, and checked that each restaurant was open in 2026.

Best Lebanese Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 7 Best Lebanese Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Yasma – Coal Harbour, Vancouver

An upscale Syrian and Lebanese restaurant that began as a 2020 pop-up and opened on Denman Street in 2022.

What to order: Fried kibbeh and Aleppo lamb and chicken kebabs.

Why it made the list: Vancouver Magazine's Best Middle Eastern Gold in 2023 and Silver in 2026.

Address: 550 Denman St | Price: $$

2. Nuba – Gastown, Vancouver

Victor Bouzide's modern Lebanese group, founded in 2003 on his grandmother's recipes, with several locations.

What to order: La Feast, falafel and Lebanese cabbage rolls.

Why it made the list: A Vancouver original that helped popularize Lebanese food in the city.

Address: 207 W Hastings St | Price: $

3. Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen – South Granville, Vancouver

Mohammad Halawi's casual Lebanese kitchen, opened in 2020 just off Granville Street.

What to order: Hummus, muhammara, shish tawouk and the mixed grill.

Why it made the list: Consistently rated among the city's best Lebanese spots.

Address: 1488 W 11th Ave | Price: $

4. Jamjar Canteen – Commercial Drive, Vancouver

Fadi Eid's Lebanese folk-food restaurant, on Commercial Drive since 2014.

What to order: Hummus, mujadra and the Lebanese feast.

Why it made the list: A Drive favourite built on Lebanese hospitality and sharing.

Address: 2290 Commercial Dr | Price: $

5. Wild Thyme – Uptown New Westminster

Wild Thyme is a Lebanese restaurant at 705 12th Street in New Westminster.

What to order: A mezze spread and shawarma.

Why it made the list: One of the region's most popular Lebanese kitchens.

Address: 705 12th St | Price: $

6. Zaatar W Zeit – Downtown, Vancouver

Zaatar W Zeit is a Lebanese restaurant at 531 Granville Street downtown, part of a chain founded in Beirut, with another location in Park Royal, West Vancouver.

What to order: A za'atar manoushe.

Why it made the list: Beirut-born Lebanese street food downtown.

Address: 531 Granville St | Price: $

7. Golden Pita Lebanese Restaurant – Lougheed, Burnaby

Golden Pita Lebanese Restaurant is a Lebanese restaurant at 9630 Cameron Street in Burnaby, near Lougheed Town Centre.

What to order: A shawarma plate.

Why it made the list: A well-reviewed Lebanese spot in Burnaby.

Address: 9630 Cameron St | Price: $

Lebanese Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Hummus: chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon and garlic.
• Muhammara: roasted red pepper and walnut dip.
• Tabbouleh: parsley, tomato and bulgur salad.
• Shish tawouk: garlicky marinated chicken skewers.
• Kibbeh: bulgur and meat croquettes, fried or baked.
• Manakish: flatbread topped with za'atar or cheese.

Where to Find Lebanese Food in Metro Vancouver

Coal Harbour, Vancouver

Home to Yasma.

Gastown, Vancouver

Home to Nuba.

South Granville, Vancouver

Home to Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen.

Commercial Drive, Vancouver

Home to Jamjar Canteen.

Uptown New Westminster

Home to Wild Thyme.

Downtown, Vancouver

Home to Zaatar W Zeit.

Lougheed, Burnaby

Home to Golden Pita Lebanese Restaurant.

Tips for Eating Lebanese Food in Vancouver

• Order mezze: Share several small plates like hummus, moutabal and fattoush.
• Check halal status: Many Lebanese spots are halal, but ask if it matters.
• Go for lunch: Casual Lebanese counters are great value at midday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Lebanese restaurant in Vancouver?

Yasma, an award-winning Syrian-Lebanese restaurant, is a top pick. Nuba, Mazahr and Jamjar are long-time favourites.

Is Lebanese food vegetarian friendly?

Very. Most mezze are vegetarian, and many are vegan.

What is mezze?

A spread of small shared dishes, served hot or cold.

Where can I find Lebanese food downtown?

Nuba in Gastown and Yasma on Denman Street.

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